Ryknild Close is in Sutton Coldfield and in Birmingham district. B74 4UP is located in the Sutton Mere Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Sutton Coldfield. This postcode has been in use since 1981-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ryknild Close, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B74 4EB, B74 4YD, B74 4ED, B74 4YE, B74 4YA, B74 4DS, B74 4YF, B74 4XY, B74 4XE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding B74 4UP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 55.7% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 47.8% | 44.3% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of B74 4UP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.1% | 24.9% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -13.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.1% | 58.2% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 14.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 6.8% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.4% | 51.3% | -2.1% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 38% | 8.8% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 8% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.1% | 14.1% | 2.0% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.8% | -0.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 10% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 13.7% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 46.2% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 2.7% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 84.5% | 74.3% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -7.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 87.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.5% | 87.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 87.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.7% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.3% | -5.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ryknild Close was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.8% higher than the Sutton Four Oaks average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ryknild Close has the 32nd highest crime rate of 102 local areas in Sutton Four Oaks and the 824th lowest crime rate of 3,083 local areas in Birmingham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Ryknild Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2023-08-18 | £645,262 |
| 16 Ryknild Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2023-08-11 | £620,057 |
| 12 Ryknild Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2022-07-01 | £768,809 |
| 11 Ryknild Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2021-09-24 | £867,894 |
| 3 Ryknild Close, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands Detached, an established residential building | £552,500 | 2019-11-29 | £692,213 |
B74 4UP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in B74 4UP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill West Primary School Clarence Road , Four Oaks B74 4LD | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Four Oaks Primary School Edge Hill Road , Four Oaks B74 4PA | 4out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Aston Primary Academy Forge Lane , Little Aston B74 3BE | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mere Green Primary School Mere Green Road , B75 5BL | 4out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Sutton Primary School Worcester Lane , B75 5NL | 4out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arthur Terry School Kittoe Road , Four Oaks B74 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Vesey's Grammar School Lichfield Road , B74 2NH | 4out of 4 | 4,685 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Erdington Road , Aldridge WS9 0RN | 3out of 4 | 4,793 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Streetly Academy Queslett Road East , B74 2EX | 2out of 4 | 4,954 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenstone Lodge School Birmingham Road , Shenstone WS14 0LB | - not rated | 2,564 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langley School Trinity Road , B75 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 3,294 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club | Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 640 yd | |
| Grannys Pantry | 298 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 640 yd | |
| Max's Coffee Shop | 310 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 640 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quill and Taper | 40 Shelley Drive, Sutton Four Oaks | 207 yd | |
| Aston Wood Golf Club | Blake Street, Little Aston | 391 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Birmingham Road, Shenstone Woodend | 1,005 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Indian & Bangladeshi | 300 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 640 yd | |
| Hungry Sparrow | 294 Clarence Road, Sutton Four Oaks | 641 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aston Wood Golf Club BLAKE STREET | golf, health and fitness suite | 455 yd |
| Four Oaks Saints Cricket Club CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 631 yd |
| Hill West Primary School CLARENCE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,057 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.